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Maps wanted for a sci-fi RPG project.

Hi

I'm looking for some map makers who would be interested in paid work to make five, possibly six different maps, for a "Traveller" game module I'm writing, and would like to publish via PDF file. I would mere like to license the work for production with the module.

I only have one other post here, so I don't have full access and privileges. You can email me at Blueghos -at- pacbell -dot- net to give me a private quote, discuss terms and what not.

Some details; I need three desert fortresses from various period's in a civilization's history, a subterranean complex with aqueducts, a simple starport (type E for those familiar with "Traveller"), probably a general layout showing the fortresses proximity to the starport.

I would like the maps to be drawn in classic Traveller white map background with black silouettes representing the icons. I welcome more elaborate schemes as long as they meet a certain standard of professionalism; i.e. crisp, clear, no syntax errors and such.

Again, if you are interested, then please feel free to email me to discuss terms and to get further details.

Hi BG, just a thought: We have a ton of tutorials here on map making, many of them using free software. It might be worth having a read through and having a crack at it yourself if you have a mind. Be warned though, map making is extremely addictive!

Hi BG, just a thought: We have a ton of tutorials here on map making, many of them using free software. It might be worth having a read through and having a crack at it yourself if you have a mind. Be warned though, map making is extremely addictive!

Thanks ravells. After seeing the very impressive work in the galleries here, I don't think I could do my own publication justice. That, and my time is a little limited these days.